2007 Barolo, Le Vigne, Luciano Sandrone, Piedmont, Italy côte-de-nuits with fine integration of vanilla

with fine integration of vanilla spice

brick-encased copper pot still in Holland - the home of gin

Cheval Blanc was one of the most masculine wines we tasted on the Right Bank during the 2009 en primeur tastings

From around 420 metres above sea level

2007 Barolo, Le Vigne, Luciano Sandrone, Piedmont, Italy côte-de-nuits with fine integration of vanillaThe 2007 Barolo Le Vigne presented a beguiling combination of explosive, ripe fruit and finessed silky tannins, making it a thrilling wine to taste, even at this stage in its development. Small red berries, minerals, crushed flowers, vanillin and sweet spices are woven together in a fabric of indescribable elegance. The French oak has never been better balanced, while the vibrant, crystalline finish leaves a lasting impression. The 2007 Le Vigne has